Day: January 20, 2022

Polaris Bank Spokesman, Rasheed Bolarinwa’s Daughter Graduates from UNILAG

Tade Salako

“We love you immensely, Izzi girl, and we laud this educational stride,” proud father celebrates daughter’s BEng.  Honours   Izziyyah, daughter of spokesman for Polaris Bank, Rasheed Bolarinwa, has graduated from the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG). Platforms Africa reports that Izziyyah bags a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) honours at the prestigious University. An excited Bolarinwa who announced the feat on his Facebook page lauded her daughter’s “educational stride.” READ ALSO: Genius With 8 As in WAEC in 2015, Bags First Class at UNILAG Couple Arrested for Mobilising Thugs to…

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Genius With 8 As in WAEC in 2015, Bags First Class at UNILAG

Rofeequr Adeola-Yusuf

“Not enough, get entrepreneurial skill,” Nigerian reacts as US-based organisation reaches out to genius  for a possible scholarship.   A young genius Nigerian, Olowookere Victor Oluwaferanmi, who made 8 As in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), has graduated with a First Class honours in Engineering at the University of Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that Olowookere has gone online to showcase his lofty academic achievements made in years with the latest being a 4.86 out of 5.00 CGPA. Making a Twitter post, he shared a photo of his sterling…

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Couple Arrested for Mobilising Thugs to Beat, Injure Child’s Teacher

Gbenga Adeoti

How the couple with thugs invaded the school in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area to beat teacher black and blue – Police   The Nigerian Police has arrested a couple for allegedly invading Toyon High School, Ere Village, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun state with thugs to beat and inflict injuries on their son’s teacher. Platforms  Africa reports that the teacher, Abel Thomas, had reportedly beaten the couple’s ward, Joshua Joseph, a Senior Secondary School (SS3) who later went home to report to his parents. READ ALSO: Man Spends N20m…

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SIMBI WABOTE AND THE BURDEN OF LEADERSHIP, BY KINGSLEY OKEKE

Kingsley Okeke

“Mr. Wabote has sued the online platform, which accused him of bribery and corruption, and its publisher in a United States Court in response to the report.”   It was an inspiring speech; indeed, it was not the formulaic expressions often associated with heads of government agencies in Nigeria. But the audience wasn’t expecting anything less from a thoroughbred professional, who has dedicated a more significant part of his life towards promoting local content development across the world. The speech, which was a perfect whisk of hope, present realities, and…

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EKEDC Gets New Chairman, To Consolidate N11bn Monthly Revenue Feat

ADEOLA YUSUF

Meet Oritsedere Otubu, Houston Baptist University Accounting graduate who’ll replace Charles Momoh as Chairman, Board of Directors, EKEDC   Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Oritsedere Dere as its new Chairman. He replaces Mr. Charles Momoh who was the pioneer Chair and is stepping down after 8 years in line with company’s policy and international best practices. Platforms Africa reports that it is expected that Mr. Otubu will consolidate on the gains achieved under Mr. Momoh where monthly revenues climbed steadily from about N2.3b to…

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